Energy Transport & Conversion Laboratory

About the Lab

The Energy Transport & Conversion Laboratory, directed by Prof. Eric Tervo, focuses on developing semiconductor materials and devices for energy conversion and thermal management through the study of combined heat, light, and charge transfer processes. This includes thermal energy conversion devices such as thermophotovoltaic cells, solid-state refrigeration processes, and approaches for active control of heat transfer in nanoengineered materials. Through this research, we work to address global energy challenges and help create efficient and sustainable energy infrastructure for a broad variety of applications.